Toyota RAV42022

Known issues

• Hybrid battery capacity loss in high-mileage examples (rare, but warranty coverage typically 10 years/160,000 km in EU)
• Occasional 12V auxiliary battery drain issues; main hybrid battery pack is robust
• CVT transmission rare hesitation or judder on initial acceleration under heavy load
• Minor water ingress into cabin air filter housing, leading to mold smell
• Infrequent starter-generator bearing noise on very cold starts
• Brake dust accumulation on alloy wheels due to regenerative braking (cosmetic only)

Good for

• Fuel economy and low emissions; easily achieves 45–50 mpg in real-world urban/motorway mix
• Reliability and Toyota durability reputation; hybrid powertrain has 500,000+ proven examples globally
• Low maintenance costs; no timing belt, simple engine, regenerative braking extends pad life to 100,000+ km
• Quiet, smooth driving experience in town; efficient automatic CVT well-suited to hybrid system